Mike Huckabee Resigns From CMA Foundation Following Controversy

/ MyRadioLink.com

March 01, 2018 07:55 pm

(Nashville, TN) — Mike Huckabee is resigning from the CMA Foundation board of directors, less than one day after his appointment was revealed. Huckabee resigned today after facing mounting criticism from several members of the country music industry and fans, regarding his stance on LGBT issues. The CMA Foundation is the charitable portion of the Country Music Association, which focuses on growing and supporting music education programs around the country. Huckabee’s appointment sparked a lot of criticism on social media, with some fans saying they would boycott the CMA, CMA Music Festival and even country music in general. Huckabee is known for making controversial statements about same-sex marriage.